John Deere rx75

jojo49(SW FL)August 29, 2005

I bought a used 1994 John Deere rx75 riding mower & have no manual. Is there a place to check the transmission fluid?

Also, I had a thread going about four months ago about not being able to get a tire off but can't find it in a search. Someone wrote that their rx75 was going in snail & turtle speed & wouldn't go any faster & someone responded saying that something needed to be adjusted. Mine is doing that & that's why I'm looking for the message.

Also had a thread going about a Yardman mower that I was trying to get a pulley off of. Can't find that one either. If anyone remembers that, I got the mower back from the shop after four months & they did nothing to it. Bad pulley is still on it. Someone had gave me some suggestions but can't find them at this forum. Any suggestions?

Thank you Paul for the heads up on the John Deere last being made in 1990. I went to order a manual for it & you're right. I still don't know where to check the transmission fluid & can't find a plug to drain the oil. Weirdest little mower I ever had. Still waiting for the manual. Thanks for info on the gear shift. I found out that if I lift the clutch up it goes in the right speed. Yes, it has a 9 hp Kawasaki.

I see something that has a groove that looks like should be turned with a screwdriver. That faces the seat. Then facing outward I can see a hole with a spring in it. Maybe I attach a hose to that & turn the other with a screwdriver & see if the oil comes out?

"Also, I had a thread going about four months ago about not being able to get a tire off but can't find it in a search."

If you look at the very last post in this forum, you'll see it's July 6 (or was when I just checked).
A post drops down the list if there are no replies until it "falls off the bottom".
There are only 17 pages of 30 "topics" or 510. Once your "topic" becomes #511, it's gone forever.

been there done that :) the front wheels have a snap ring
that you have to take off the back should just come off with a good old ratchet and socket good luck these RER's
are fun but a pain to work on..

This is in response to paul_kellam. The front & rear wheels have a snap ring. There is nothing on the rear wheel to put a socket on. It should come off after just removing the snap ring. I took it to a shop & the wheel was seized. Somehow they removed the tire without taking the rim off the mower & put another tire on it. I didn't see them do it but wish I would have.

I just recently bought an RX 75. Does anyone know of a good website for parts? I need manual and 4 tires for sure. I concerned about that little lever under the seat. It feels wobbly and doest't feel like it does anything...supposed to adjust the gears ???

Id like to know the same about a good parts source. Also, I was running through some tall grass and the blades quit. The PTO wont engage anymore, what should i check for? Electric clutch or switch? Are these expensive? TIA

Thanks for the link jcbolt - I did try that site but they dont have many parts for the Rx75 on it. Not many mechanical parts at least. Anyway, I figured out why the blades stopped - my deck is shot. Rusted around one of the pulleys and it broke off! I have a R70 with a 30 inch deck but it doesnt have wheels on it. Does anyone know if it will fit on the RX75?

Good day everyone. I just ordered a "mulching kit" for my RS 75. Any tricks to assist with the install? Also need to know if there are any assist tricks on replacing front tires. Read about the "snap rings". Is there a tool and can I screw up the axle?? Thanks. Dale

Sorry to be so long in getting back to everyone who wanted to kniow where I purchased the Mulching kit for an RX75. There was a listing on ebay for $90 US, and the dealer had one available for $100 US. I elected to go with the dealer because they are a good source of info, plus with freight and the hassle of purchasing thru ebay, I saved a buck or so. No real problem installing. I did not remove the deck, marked the spot to drill from underneath and drilled from underneath. Again no real problem. I am a nitpicker about my lawn and this mower with a single blade (keep it sharp and balanced) gives me the manicured look I wanted. Still haven't found the lever/hole/slot under the seat to adjust the clutch. Going to wait on the front tire replacement.

I was able to find and purchase an operators manual for the RX 75. If anyone needs to know anything covered in this manual, send me an e-mail at dvcdalepub@aol.com and I will attempt to find an answer for you and reply.

hey i have an rx 75 deere steering is out and im not going to fix it everything is there and it runs have in great shape rear bager complete also have manl. book,, i live in ohio first 150.00 takes it 740-244-9478